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Big Ten West Champs! We couldn’t wait till mid-week to talk about Northwestern’s win over Iowa that clinched a berth in the Big Ten Championship Game in Indy. We are your premier Northwestern Sports Podcast! You can download the episode from iTunes or directly from here.

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In a game that was both monumental and meaningless at the same time, Northwestern showed out very well against a very good Notre Dame squad. Fortunately, with Purdue’s win over Iowa, we have strengthened our hold on the top of the Big Ten West going into Iowa City this weekend. We are your premier Northwestern Sports Podcast! You can download the episode from iTunes or directly from here.

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Another week, another overtime, another Wildcat victory! This week, we recap the game and celebrate the first ever FBS team to win three consecutive overtime games. We also touch on the Men’s Basketball squad as they begin their quest to go back to the NCAA tournament this week. We are your premier Northwestern Sports Podcast! You can download the episode from iTunes or directly from here.

Our picks are in for our 2017 picks contest.

Erik got back on track with a 4/5 week running his total to 37 points: South Florida (8) USC (8) Auburn (7) NC State (6) and Notre Dame (8)

Sam felt the brunt from losing the biggest games this week going 2/5 for 30 points: Ohio State (7) Florida State (3) Oklahoma State (7) Oregon (5) and Notre Dame (8)

John had another 4/5 week and pulls into 2nd place with 32 points.: Alabama (9) Boise St (7) Northwestern (6) Texas (4) and Florida Atlantic (6)

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Another week, another OT, another great win for the Cats! We look back at this thrilling game and turn the calendar to November as we hit the road to Lincoln, Nebraska where Northwestern takes on the Cornhuskers. We are your premier Northwestern Sports Podcast! You can download the episode from iTunes or directly from here.

Our picks are in for our 2017 picks contest.

Erik had a bit of a rough week going only 2/5 (some byes were involved) and keeps his lead with 33 points: South Florida (7) USC (7) Auburn (6) NC State (6) and Notre Dame (7)

Sam continues to rue his Florida State pick, but otherwise went 4/5 for 28 points: Ohio State (7) Florida State (2) Oklahoma State (7) Oregon (5) and Notre Dame (7)

John also went 4/5 last week and stays tied with Same at 24 points.: Alabama (8) Boise St (6) Northwestern (5) Texas (4) and Florida Atlantic (5)

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The season marches on as Northwestern comes out of their bye week with a hard fought win over Penn State. We look at that game and take another look at the College Football Playoff rankings. We are your premier Northwestern Sports Podcast! You can download the episode from iTunes,Stitcher Radio or directly from here.

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